About Us
Our mission is to improve the health and wellness of the underserved residents of the Heart of Texas by providing effective access to high quality comprehensive primary care and an exemplary training environment for tomorrow’s family physicians and other health care professionals.
Who We Are
Waco Family Medicine was established in 1969 by the McLennan County Medical Society to address:
- A shortage of doctors
- Lack of primary care access for low-income community members
- Economic development issues in Waco
The center was developed from a coalition of business, political and medical leaders pulling together to solve these community problems.
We staff more than 120 direct caregivers, including family physicians, resident physicians, pediatricians, internists, and OB/GYNs.
Our services are complemented by an in-house pharmacy that often provides prescriptions to patients at a fraction of traditional costs.
Our second-most utilized service is dental. On certain days during the year we offer free children’s dental screenings and discounts. The dental van mobilized these free dental services and expanded access to include local schools.
Our integrated behavioral health clinicians partner with primary care providers, patients and families to provide patient-centered care for mental health and substance misuse conditions, health behaviors, and stress-related physical symptoms.
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we serve underserved populations, offer income-based fees, provide comprehensive care, and receive enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
Board of Directors
Kristen Padilla, PhD
Board Chair
Director
Baylor Univ Ctr for DisabilitiesGeorge Johnson
1st Vice President
Pastor & Prior Asst Manager
City of WacoSherry Williams
2nd Vice President
Prior Director
Public Health DistrictJosh Caballero
Secretary & Governance Chair
Community OrganizerMark Hobbs
Finance Chair
Attorney & Foundation DirectorTashita Bibles
Local ArtistChet Edwards
Retired Congressman & ConsultantGloria Guerra
Career Health Care Staff Member (Retired)Larry Jaynes
Business OwnerLacy McNamee
Leadership & Communications ConsultantJim Morrison, MD, MPH
Health Care Executive (Retired)Javier Torres
Business ProfessionalMildred Whatley
Career Health Care Staff Member (Retired)
George Johnson
1st Vice President
Pastor & Prior Asst Manager
City of WacoJosh Caballero
Secretary & Governance Chair
Community OrganizerTashita Bibles
Local ArtistGloria Guerra
Career Health Care Staff Member (Retired)Lacy McNamee
Leadership & Communications ConsultantJavier Torres
Business Professional